Get to know ‘Breaking Bad’ before Sunday’s premiere (Which you can watch at two Dallas venues)

The time for Breaking Bad’s last season is almost here and I have decided to not stop talking about it until the first episode airs on Sunday. I have compiled a few quick questions and answers to help you know the basics.

Not a fan yet? No problem, let’s help you catch up.

What is this show about? Breaking Bad follows protagonist Walter White (Bryan Cranston), a chemistry teacher who lives in New Mexico with his wife (Anna Gunn) and teenage son (RJ Mitte) who has cerebral palsy. White is diagnosed with Stage III cancer and given a prognosis of two years to live. With a new sense of fearlessness, and a desire to secure his family’s financial security, White chooses to enter a dangerous world of drugs and crime along a former student Jesse Pinkman (Aaron Paul), where he ascends to power by using his chemistry knowledge. The series explores how a fatal diagnosis, such as White’s, releases a typcial man from the daily concerns and constraints of normal society and follows his transformation from mild family man to kingpin of the drug trade.

How do I catch up? Netflix currently carries seasons 1-3 on their Instant Streaming service. I watched all three in a matter of days, that’s how addicting the show can be. Seasons can also be rented online or purchased on iTunes. The 4th season has been released on DVD and can be purchased at most stores that offer TV series on DVD.

What should I expect? Intense drama. Going from loving a character at one point to despising him/her five minutes later. Fantastic acting and carefully crafted writing.

Which characters will make me shiver and call for my momma? Heisenberg. Gustavo Fring. Tuco and his cousins. And the list goes on.

When should I start watching? Right now. Just share this post to keep your friends updated and so they know what you will be doing the next couple of days. After the first few episodes Breaking Bad can get as addictive as… well, you know, very addictive.

Where can I watch the season premiere in Dallas? You can watch Sunday’s premiere at the following venues: (a) Sundown at Granada: On the rooftop patio at 3520 Greenville Ave., Dallas. Get there early for preferred seating and happy hour. Free. sundownatgranada.com. (b) Angelika Dallas: On a big screen at 5321 E. Mockingbird Lane, Dallas. Free. angelikafilmcenter.com.